lonely

Example Sentences

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As a child, Semple was lonely, teased and bullied.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

On a deeper level, Slayyyter’s “Worst Girl in America” is the lonely girl from a small Midwestern town, one who she says craved a healthy relationship with her father— and a way out.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2026

He’s merely one of 347 biologists that Eva assigned to solve the case, so he’s confounded to be in this lonely predicament.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 18, 2026

Karishma is so desperately lonely that she finds solace in his company, but no one else can stand him.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 11, 2026

Dad had a really good time talking to everyone—I guess I hadn’t realized he was kind of lonely too.

From "Unusual Chickens for the Exceptional Poultry Farmer" by Kelly Jones